Local authority duties to deal with poor conditions
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System and how local authorities inspect rented housing and protect against hazards.
HHSRS definition of hazards
How hazards are defined and grouped under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Local authority HHSRS duties to assess hazards
How a local authority must inspect and assess rented properties for hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Local authority HHSRS enforcement
A local authority can take enforcement action to deal with a hazard identified under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Refuse and pest hazards
Local authority powers to control infestation and remove accumulations of rubbish attracting pests.
Local authority statutory nuisance duties
Occupiers may be able to get help from the local authority or take action themselves if poor housing conditions amount to a statutory nuisance.
Local authority grants and loans for improvements and repairs
Grants and assistance may be available from local authorities to help with the cost of repairs, improvements, adaptations, demolition or rebuilding.